The Nutcracker 2026 at Luxora Theater in Austin

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Friends and the general public can buy tickets on Luxora Theater’s What’s On page. Tickets are on sale now.

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Complimentary tickets

Your Nutcracker performance fee includes 2 complimentary tickets if you have one participating dancer, or 4 complimentary tickets if you have two or more. To redeem them, enter the promo code we emailed you at checkout. Any additional seats need to be purchased.

A ticket for every show

Each guest needs a ticket for every show they attend, including families attending more than one show on the same day. Seating is assigned and first come, first served, so we recommend getting your tickets early.

Accessible seating assistance

Ushers will be available on site to assist guests needing accessible seating and escort them to their seats.

Dress Rehearsal Check-Out

One parent will be allowed in the auditorium with their dancer and classes will sit together before being taken backstage when it is time for their class to go on stage. Parents will stay in the auditorium when their dancer’s class goes on stage. They may watch the rehearsal and take onstage photos at this time if they would like. Please be sure to have a bag to easily keep track of your dancer’s items and to make transitions more organized.

Show Day Check-Out

• All dancers must remain backstage for the duration of the show to participate in bows after the closing curtain.
• Dancers age 12 and older may check themselves out independently. Please make a clear meeting plan with your dancer before the show.
• Dancers age 11 and younger, including Dancers & Dreamers (ages 3–5), check out will happen at the same location where you checked your dancer in.

Costume checklist

• Dance shoes: Please make sure your dancer has the correct shoes for each class: Pink ballet slippers for girls, black ballet shoes for boys.
• Tights & socks: Please confirm your dancer has the correct tights or socks for each costume, and check with your instructor to confirm what is required for your dancer’s class, as some classes may not require tights. Pink dance tights for ballet (purchased through the studio). Boys’ socks should match the color of their shoes or pants.
• Label everything: Label all costume pieces and accessories with your dancer’s name or initials. Most costumes include interior tags that work well for labeling, and hair accessories or clips should also be marked whenever possible.
• Multiple costumes: If your dancer has more than one costume, place each costume on a hanger and label clearly with your dancer’s name and class.
• Arrival ready: Dancers should arrive checked in wearing their first costume, with any additional costumes neatly organized on labeled hangers. Hair and makeup should already be complete at arrival.

Hair & makeup

Your dancer’s instructor will share any hair and makeup instructions specific to their class. Please review those details carefully and ensure your dancer arrives at the theater with hair fully styled, makeup complete, and ready for stage.

If no specific hairstyle is noted by the instructor, please follow these general guidelines:

• Girls: High, centered bun
• Boys: Hair neatly styled and secured with gel if needed

Hair should be secured firmly enough to stay in place through backstage movement and performance. Please bring extra bobby pins, hair ties, and any required hair accessories in case adjustments are needed.

Makeup should be stage-appropriate so facial expressions remain visible under stage lighting. A natural stage look typically includes foundation or powder, blush, mascara, and lipstick for girls, unless otherwise directed by your instructor.

Photography

Professional Nutcracker photos will be taken during dress rehearsal, so dancers should arrive fully prepared in costume, with hair and makeup complete, just as they would on show day.

Dress rehearsal includes professionally lit posed portraits taken in costume, creating a special keepsake from the season which will be available for purchase. In addition, on-stage action photos from the Nutcracker performances are provided to families at no additional cost as part of your performance fee.

Please make sure all costume pieces, shoes, tights, and accessories are brought to dress rehearsal so your dancer is fully photo-ready. Ordering information for posed portraits will be posted here as soon as it becomes available.

Videography

Professional video will be captured on show day and is included at no additional cost as part of your performance fee.

Video access will be made available here and emailed to participating families as soon as it is ready, typically within 3–6 weeks following show day. Please watch your inbox for viewing details and access information.

Nutcracker Program Ads

Order a Program Ad for your business or dancer! Celebrate your dancer or highlight your business in our full-color Nutcracker program, a printed keepsake viewed by every audience member. Program ads are a meaningful way to recognize your dancer’s accomplishments or share your business with our studio community.

Extended! Program ads are open until Monday, November 16 at 11:59 PM.

Order a program ad

Nutcracker T-Shirts

Celebrate your dancer’s performance with an exclusive Nutcracker long-sleeve t-shirt, available in youth and adult sizes. Your Jackrabbit account will be charged when orders close. We’ll let you know when your order is ready for pickup.

Youth sizes $25 · Adult sizes $30

T-shirt orders are now closed. We’ll let you know when shirts are ready for pickup at the studio.

Gifts & Flowers

Pre-order your dancer’s Nutcracker flowers to pick up on show day at Luxora Theater! Fresh flowers will be available to pre-order as a special gift for your dancer. Pre-ordering helps ensure availability and makes pickup at the theater on show day easy.

Pre-order flowers

Gifts & flowers